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Healthy Food – Banana and Its Benefits

Healthy Food – Banana and Its Benefits
Healthy Food – Banana and Its Benefits

Banana is instant energy booster. It is one of the fruits which are commonly available across the globe.
Banana is used in various cuisines and deserts in India. Raw banana is used for making wafers, kebabs, pakoras, curries, subzies etc. It is also consumed in breakfast cereal. Banana provides instant energy and is good for the stomach.
One piece of banana is said to contain only 90 calories which makes it great snack to munch on. It is a good option to eat when hunger pang grips us.

Nutritional Breakdown of Bananas

100 grams Banana contains 0.3 gm total fat, zero cholesterol, 1mg salt, about 360mg potassium, 2.6gm dietary fiber, 12gm sugar and 1.1gm protein.

Health Benefits of Banana

High Fibre Content

Banana is full of soluble and insoluble fibre. Soluble fiber slows down digestion and keeps us feel full for a longer time. So it is good to start day with banana in breakfast.

Heart Health

As per a study by University of Leeds in UK, increasing consumption of fiber rich food such as banana can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease. Fiber rich foods are said to be good for the heart.

Ease in Digestion

According of Ayurveda banana has sweet and sour taste. Sweet taste is said to bring about a sense of heaviness but the sour taste is known to stimulate agni  or digestive juices. Thus supporting digestion and helping in building up metabolism.

Powerhouse of Nutrients

Banana is full of essential vitamins and minerals such as potassium, calcium, manganese, magnesium, iron, folate, niacin, riboflavin and B6. All of them are good for proper functioning of body and thus keeping us healthy.
Banana has large content of potassium. This mineral is known for its numerous healthy properties like regulating heart beat, blood pressure and keeping the brain alert.
We must include daily intake of banana to keep our heart and brain healthy.

Helps Fight Anaemia

Anaemia is a deficiency where there is a decrease in the number of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood. This condition leads of fatigue, shortness of breath and paleness.
Bananas are good for people suffering from anaemia as they have high iron content. They should be consumed in moderation as excess of anything is bad.
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